International Commercial Dispute Resolution
The course International Commercial Dispute Resolution provides an overview of international regulation regarding the various forms of commercial dispute resolution, with particular focus on certain areas and certain types of dispute resolution.
International Commercial Dispute Resolution is given as an elective course within the framework of the exchange programmes at the Department of Law, Stockholm University. Swedish law students admitted by the department are also given access to the course.
Read more about exchange programmes at the Department of Law
The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of dispute resolution, conflicts of interest, the difficulties in implementation, sanctions, the links to the national legal system, the relationship between legal rules and set goals, and the importance of international legal principles and concepts. Special attention is also paid to the role that institutions, organizations and other governmental and non-state actors play in the development and application of commercial dispute resolution.
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Course structure
The learning objectives, activities, and examination criteria for the course are outlined in the syllabus. Therefore, the syllabus serves as the foundational document dictating the course's content and structure.
To access the current syllabus, please navigate to the right-hand column and locate the section titled "Syllabus - Legal document." Alternatively, if you are using a mobile device, you can find it towards the end of this page.
In addition to the syllabus, the course director has compiled a course description. The primary aim of this description is to provide a comprehensive overview of the syllabus's structure and components.
Course description (123 Kb)
Please be advised that in the event of any inconsistencies between the information provided in the course description or on this course page regarding the course structure, and the content outlined in the current syllabus, the syllabus always supersedes.
Teaching format
The course is 10 weeks long and requires full time studies. Instruction is primarily given in the form of lectures, seminars, external lectures and study visits. Attendance is, besides a few exceptions, voluntary. As part of the course, students will participate in a mock arbitration, and also write a mandatory assignment in groups which they will then need to present orally. The language of instruction is English.
Assessment
Examination is carried out through the writing of an essay, oral presentations, group work, and a written exam. Active attendance during seminars and the mock arbitration count toward the final course grade.
Examiner
Crina Baltag
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course reports
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More information
Learning platformDuring the course, registered students will receive additional course information on the Athena learning platform.
https://athena.itslearning.com
The DepartmentRead more about education at the Department of Law at Stockholm University on our homepage.
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Contact
Course contact:
intdisp@juridicum.su.seCourse coordinator:
Susanne LarssonCourse manager:
Crina Baltag
